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HSF | Oct 20, 2022 Surveying the current landscape of the financial sector in late 2022, it is hard to avoid the sense of an industry once again facing a severe squeeze. Low carbon squeeze: Global finance is currently facing mounting pressure to invest long-term for a low-carbon, high-tech world in the decades to come,

The Biden administration is making permanent changes to its public service loan forgiveness plan to make it easier for borrowers to have their loans forgiven.

Bloomberg | Matt Levine | Oct 25, 2022 Introduction There was a moment not so long ago when I thought, “What if I’ve had this crypto thing all wrong?” I’m a doubting normie who, if I’m being honest, hasn’t always understood this alternate universe that’s been percolating and expanding for more than a decade now.

Decrypt | Mat Di Salvo | Oct 24, 2022 To avoid another LUNA debacle, NEAR's undercollateralized USN stablecoin will be phased out. USN: Since April, Ethereum competitor NEAR is a popular blockchain for building decentralized apps (dapps) and minting NFTs, has had its own stablecoin, USN, which was issued by the DAO Decentral Bank. USN

DigiDay | Marty Swant | Oct 21, 2022 Kevin O'Learly [has] a portfolio of more than 50 private companies — which have been increasingly direct-to-consumer since the pandemic - here's his thoughts on digital advertising today (vs 5 years ago) Is it getting too expensive for DTC brands to advertise on Facebook and other platforms,

While tax-loss harvesting offers a silver lining in a down market, investors need to estimate their taxable income to avoid "wasting" the loss, experts say.

In many ways, the highs and lows of fantasy football remind me of how many people approach investing.

BIV | Tyler Orten | Oct 20, 2022 American tech companies are expanding vigorously in Vancouver, but the low dollar doesn’t appear to be the draw it once was. Joe Smolarski, chief operating office at Miami-based Kaseya Ltd. Obviously, [the loonie's 2022 decline] is a good short-term advantage.  We love the other components of that

Canada Today | Claire Clarkson | Oct 21, 2022 Abraham Tachjian is the man Ottawa has hired to develop an open banking system that is expected to roll out in 2023. As the clock ticks, industry players give him an ear on how to get the job done; Canada’s open banking czar is feeling the

Canada-Ukraine Chamber of Commerce | Oct 24, 2022 Event Details Date and Time: November 23rd, 2022 at 8:00 am – 7:00 pm    Location: The Omni King Edward Hotel (37 King St E, Toronto, ON M5C 1E9)   Cost: $150 + HST  Description The Canada-Ukraine Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Business Council of Canada

If you’ve maxed out 401(k) contributions for 2022 and want to save more, some plans allow after-tax deposits above the deferral limits.

Freeman Law | Andrew Mirisis | Oct 13, 2022 There are emerging and novel legal questions about how a DAO may be subject to regulatory or legal action. DAOs lack legal status in most of the United States, and, as a result, may be considered, by default, as a general partnership, with each member potentially

The Paypers | Oct 18, 2022 US-based Open Banking operator Plaid has published The Fintech Effect report that shows 84% of UK consumers use fintech for money management in 2022. When it comes to the benefits of fintech as reported by consumers: 41% has stated that they are enabled to have a greater understanding of

High inflation has prompted many workers to put retirement savings on the back burner. But you could have regrets later if you neglect this long-term goal.

Oct 24, 2022 Fintech (the application of technology to finance) is an exciting and growing field. After all, fintech covers both banks and startups, which means it has the potential to offer you everything from job security to rapid growth and career advancement. Due to fintech’s diversity, there are many exciting colleges and areas of